Everything Cookbooks

By: Andrea Nguyen Molly Stevens Kate Leahy Kristin Donnelly
  • Summary

  • A podcast for curious writers, readers, and cooks. Episodes provide behind-the-scenes information and stories about how cookbooks get made.
    2022 Everything Cookbooks
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Episodes
  • 02: Do You Need an Agent [re-release]
    Feb 26 2025

    Molly starts out today's episode with an interview with Rica Allannic, a literary agent with editorial experience. Then, Kristin and Kate share how they've navigated their own agent relationships while Andrea explains how she works without one. We get into the many roles of an agent, how to find the right one and some things to consider at various stages of a cookbook author's career. Finally, Andrea shares a recipe writing tip and Kate lets us know her recent favorite cookbook.

    Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly

    Editor: Abby Cerquitella


    Mentions

    Rica Allannic

    Rica Allannic on IG

    David Black Literary Agency

    Publisher Marketplace - “Quick Pass” link for $10 day pass

    IACP membership for networking

    The Lisa Ekus Group

    Equity at the Table

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    • Ruffage by Abra Berens


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    49 mins
  • 54: Cookbook Ideas: Where it all begins [re-release]
    Feb 19 2025

    Molly, Kristin, Kate and Andrea talk about the idea behind the cookbook. After sharing some shelved ideas of their own, they workshop submissions from listeners to highlight considerations on topic, marketability, expertise and "the hook" for each premise. They brainstorm and discuss structural considerations, format, audience appeal and comp titles to give listeners insights into the vital first step of the book creation process.

    Hosts: Kate Leahy + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly + Andrea Nguyen

    Editor: Abby Cerquitella



    Mentions

    Episode 1: Should You Write a Cookbook?

    Episode 2: Do You Need a Cookbook Agent? with Rica Allannic

    Heidi Swanson

    I’ve Made Everything from Gnocchi to Mapo Tofu in My Camper Van’s Kitchen

    By Ali Slagle

    Episode 50: Telling Your Story in a Chef Cookbook with Vishwesh Bhatt

    Get Saucy

    The Pleasures of Cooking for One

    Savoring Spices and Herbs

    Article about the Ski Town Aprés Ski Cookbook success

    Association for Dressing and Sauces

    Cooking for One by Judith Jones

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    • Good & Cheap by Leanne Brown
    • Back Pocket Pasta by Colu Henry
    • The New Sugar & Spice by Samantha Seneviratne
    • Salad for President by Julia Sherman
    • Priya's Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids by Priya Krishna


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    44 mins
  • 121: The Burnout Episode
    Feb 12 2025

    We've noticed that 'burnout' is seeming more and more prevalent these days so Kate, Kristin, Molly and Andrea are using the final episode of Season 6 to speak all about it. They discuss how to identify it, how it manifests for each of them and share some ideas on what to do about it. They speak about how the blending of life and career as freelancers can exacerbate feelings of constantly being 'on', perfectionism and excessive people pleasing along with the pressure to constantly be creating content. They talk about some of the ways they notice burnout looming and the 'rebellious' activities, tips and resources they use to combat it. See you in the Spring for Season 7!

    Hosts: Kate Leahy + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly + Andrea Nguyen

    Editor: Abby Cerquitella

    Mentions

    • I was a bestselling recipe writer - then burnout killed my appetite for food, and life. This is how I found my way back by Meera Sodha
    • On Politics of Attention in 2025 by Alicia Kennedy

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    • Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman

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    39 mins

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